THE LOVE OF IVY

I wanted to quickly share this sweet deal I found at Costco-Aloha (15901 SW Jenkins Rd., Aloha) last night. The holiday supply of Unibroue Taster Packs has been discounted to just $14.97.
I discovered these high-quailty, Canadian Belgian brews when I wrote a feature on the Yard House in Las Vegas last year and I recently [...]

On Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 Oregon’s breweries will launch the first annual Zwickelmania (named for the port on the outside of beer tanks that allows brewers to take samples). Participating Portland breweries include Cascade Brewing, Hopworks, Laurelwood, Old Lompoc and Roots Organic. Visitors will get a chance to meet the beer makers and go [...]

I’ve just signed on with Examiner.com to provide commentary on Portland drinks (and just general drinking as well). Expect more of what I’ve been known to do before: reviews of new and locally produced beer, wine and spirits, plus information on upcoming tastings, and a smattering of info on non-alcoholic drinks as well.
I started with [...]

Being snowed in for almost two weeks does crazy things to a person. It gives you delusions of being Betty Crocker, and it makes you want to drink. Thank Christ-mas for the Samuel Adams Winter Classics,a 12 pack that is Winco bargain priced at $11.99 (plus bottle deposit).

Here’s what you get, and my opinion of [...]